“The Lyme disease had so severely affected my brain functioning that it...” — Yolanda Hadid Quote

“The Lyme disease had so severely affected my brain functioning that it was extremely hard for me to think, form sentences, and stay focused.”

“I have never in my life let a man disrespect me, verbally or physically, and that will never change. I feel very strongly about this because it's something my mother instilled in me and that I have instilled in my daughters.”

“My life is raw, authentic, and focused on giving back to the journey God has given me; I want to leave this earth a better place with answers and education on Lyme and invisible chronic disease.”

“Don't get me wrong; it's not like I didn't go out and have fun. But there's been a lot of players that come to New York and get caught up in the lifestyle, and before you know it, they're sent away to another team because it affected their performance.”

“Both my parents died on the young side. My father was 45, and my mother was 61, so cancer's affected me in a big way.”

“I think when you're put into a completely different situation and environment, you really see who you are. You're not affected by what's around you. You are who you are.”